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Pekover Family History

Pekover Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Kover, Selover, Penoyer, Peter, Over, Beaver, Lever, Rover, Power

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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Pekover. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pekover census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 5 immigration records available for the last name Pekover. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 6 military records available for the last name Pekover. For the veterans among your Pekover ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pekover lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2000, in the United States, Pekover life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Pekover in 1977 was 87, and 83 in 2000.

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